Are you standing in the pharmacy aisle, staring at rows of intimate care products, feeling overwhelmed and confused about what's actually safe for your changing menopausal body? If vaginal dryness, discomfort, or declining intimacy have left you frustrated and searching for answers, this episode of Pleasure In the Pause will transform your approach to intimate wellness during menopause.

Gabriella Espinosa sits down with the renowned "girlfriend doctor," Dr. Anna Cabeca, to demystify vulvar care, vaginal health, and sexual wellness for midlife women. This comprehensive conversation covers everything from understanding your vaginal microbiome to choosing the right products for your changing body, giving you the knowledge and confidence to prioritize your intimate health during perimenopause and beyond.

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Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple board-certified physician specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. As the bestselling author of "The Hormone Fix" and "Keto Green 16," Dr. Anna brings over 20 years of clinical experience helping women navigate menopause and sexual health challenges. Known as "the girlfriend doctor" for her warm, direct, and humorous approach, Dr. Anna has personally experienced menopause twice, giving her both clinical expertise and lived experience. She's the creator of Julva vulvar care cream and the upcoming Velvet lubricant, products specifically designed for midlife women's changing bodies. Dr. Anna currently practices clinically and regularly lectures to physicians on women's intimate health.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• Understanding your vaginal microbiome and how it changes during midlife.
• The difference between vulvar and vaginal care.
• Red flag intimate product ingredients to avoid.
• Why DHEA as a game-changer for midlife women.
• How to eliminate hormone-distrupting products from your routine.

Your comfort, pleasure, and confidence aren't luxuries – they're your birthright. Take one simple step this week: whether it's having an honest conversation with your healthcare provider, examining your current intimate care products for harmful ingredients, or simply tuning into what your body is asking for.

Don't let embarrassment keep you suffering in silence. As Dr. Anna reminds us, sexual health is health, and advocating for your intimate wellness is an essential part of thriving in midlife and beyond.

If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.

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